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Melody

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Programs & Operations Administrator 

I am a mother to two beautiful boys. One is in Heaven, and the other is my rainbow baby. My first pregnancy was in 2019, and it was hard, lonely, and painful. I did not have any support from the medical team. While giving birth, the medical team’s only concern was which cemetery my son was going to rest at. I never saw the doctor until after 31 hours of labor. I gave birth to my Levi and was sent off to deal with my grief alone. Although I had the presence of family, I spiraled into a deep depression, anxiety, and thoughts of suicide.

 

In 2022, I found out I was pregnant. I was very excited yet afraid and nervous—I wanted this baby to live. Concerns of my health and preeclampsia did not make things easier. It took some time for my medical team to decide whether I should have a C-section or pump me with medication. This experience was terrifying, to say the least. There was no sense of care for how I was feeling. Following my emergency C-section, my son was immediately taken to NICU. I didn’t get the chance to hold him or see him that day. I did get to see him the following day and he remained in the NICU for a while. I was sent home with no support. My baby, on the other hand, did have support which I am grateful for. It does bother me, however, that there seems to be very little care for the well-being of the mother.

 

To make matters worse, work was not helping. Unfortunately, my struggles on the job and the lack of empathy and compassion for a mom-to-be began during my pregnancy and didn't get any better after my delivery. What is even more disturbing is that I worked for a hospital. This is why I am passionate about addressing these systemic issues while helping mothers get the support they need. PUSH has allowed me the opportunity to contribute to its mission and be a part of an organization that is not only working to eliminate these challenges for women, moms, and families, but is actively building an environment of care and support at every level within the organization. I am forever grateful.

 

Bio:

Melody Joined PUSH in 2021. She is a New York native who recently relocated to Texas and is currently working towards a BBA in Human Resource Management at Lamar university. She is a proud mom to her baby boy, Atlas.

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